Development and Fundraising Operations Coordinator

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

Development and Fundraising is a strategic Directorate working with the Vice-Chancellor, Executive Board, academic departments and professional services to strengthen Goldsmiths’ long-term sustainability. Through fundraising, alumni relations, external engagement and partnership working, the Directorate builds meaningful relationships that enhance student success, support research excellence and deliver positive social impact.

About the role

The Development & Fundraising Operations Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Goldsmiths' fundraising and alumni engagement ambitions. Working as part of a collaborative Development & Fundraising team, you will help deliver engaging communications, events and stewardship activities that strengthen relationships with alumni, donors and supporters. Through effective coordination, high-quality data and operational insight, you will enable colleagues to build meaningful connections that inspire advocacy, philanthropic support and long-term engagement with Goldsmiths.

About the candidate

You will be a highly organised, proactive and collaborative professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. With experience of working with databases or CRM systems, you will understand how accurate data, effective coordination and operational insight support successful fundraising, alumni engagement and stakeholder engagement. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and contributing to initiatives that strengthen connections with alumni, donors and supporters.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

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At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

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